THE DIVORCE GAMBIT From Dumped Wife to CEO's Forever novel Chapter 1221

She was fearless.

Elsa's father narrowed his eyes. "I know you asked Miss Kensington to claim your remains after you die. But don't forget, we are your only next of kin. Without our consent, no one has the right to touch your ashes."

Since Elsa was so concerned about having no one to handle her affairs after death that she specifically asked Caitlin to do it, he decided to use that as leverage.

They had already burned that bridge, after all.

At this, Elsa's father's tone softened slightly. "If you don't want to be left without a proper burial, you'll listen to me and help secure a good future for your brother. Really, there's no downside for you. If you do as I say, once your brother is successful, I'll make sure he visits your grave every year on the anniversary of your death and every Memorial Day."

"And not just him. His children and their children will never forget what you did for the family."

"But if you turn your back on us, don't blame us for disowning you!"

The final sentence was delivered with a menacing authority.

It was as if the person lying in the hospital bed wasn't their own daughter, but an enemy of the Summers family.

A triumphant smirk spread across Elsa's father's face. He was sure she understood the gravity of the situation now.

After all, besides them, no one had the right to her remains.

Elsa had no choice but to agree.

"Heh."

Elsa let out a soft chuckle, then uttered a single word. "Whatever."

Her parents stared, their eyes wide.

What did she just say?

What-whatever?

"When I'm gone, I'm gone. It's just over," Elsa said, her gaze fixed on her parents. "You can do whatever you want with my body. Even if you scatter them in the river to feed the fish, that's your right."

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